Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis model airplane

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Ryan NYP "Spirit of St. Louis" Charles Lindbergh model airplane

T. Claude Ryan established Ryan Airlines on the U.S. west coast in 1922, and its workshops very soon began the conversion of war surplus aircraft for civil use. By far the best-known Ryan airplane was the one-off Ryan NYP (New York Paris) used by Charles Lindbergh for the first and epic solo west to east nonstop flight across the North Atlantic in 1927. Lindbergh's historic flight of the Ryan NYP, better known by far as the "Spirit of St. Louis", initiated new worldwide interest in aviation. Interestingly, a large capacity fuel tank in the forward fuselage of the airplane eliminated a direct forward view for Charles Lindbergh. Just how dangerous this flight was (others had already been killed attempting it) was indicated by Lindbergh's response when someone suggested that he take his pet cat along for company. Lindbergh replied that he wouldn't feel right risking his cat's life. The "Spirit of St. Louis" was powered by a 237-hp Wright J-5C Whirlwind radial engine, spanned 46 feet, had a maximum takeoff weight of 5,250 lbs., and had a theoretical maximum range of 4,210 miles. (One can't help but wonder how comfortable Lindbergh was with that phrase "theoretical range".) The Mahoney-Ryan factory was sold in 1930.

All airplane models are Hand Carved, Hand Painted Mahogany and come fully assembled with removable desk stand.

Dimensions: Wingspan, 20" -Length, 11 1/2" -Scale, 1/28

Item #AM308-AR - Air Corps Price $169.95

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Dimensions: Wingspan, 17 1/2" -Scale, 1/32

Item #H0132C1W - Air Corps Price $139.95

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